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Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Where did God make a covenant with the Israelites?
Mount Sinai
What is the main focus of the book of Joshua?
Israel's entry into the promised land
Who is traditionally believed to be the primary author of the book of Joshua?
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What are the key themes in the book of Joshua?
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How is the structure of Joshua divided?
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What do chapters 1-5 of Joshua primarily focus on?
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Which two battles are contrasted in terms of God's faithfulness and Israel's failure?
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How is the violence described in the battles in Joshua explained?
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How are phrases like 'totally destroy' and 'leave no survivor' used in the context of the battles in Joshua?
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How does the author of Joshua present Joshua in relation to Moses?
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What does the book of Joshua emphasize about the battle for the promised land?
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What literary device does the author suggest Moses is using when commanding Israel to 'drive out' and 'totally destroy' the Canaanites?
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What does the author emphasize about the use of nonliteral hyperbole in the stories of Joshua?
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What does the author suggest about the word 'genocide' in relation to the events described in Joshua?
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What is the main purpose of the battle stories in Joshua according to the author?
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What was the temporary and limited nature of the battles in Canaan according to the author?
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What does the author emphasize about the lists of boundary lines in Joshua?
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What does Joshua remind the Israelites of in his final speeches according to the author?
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What does Joshua warn the Israelites about in his final speeches according to the author?
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What is the consequence of unfaithfulness that Joshua warns the Israelites about?
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What choice does Joshua leave Israel with at the conclusion of the book according to the author?
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Study Notes
Summary of the Book of Joshua
- The events in Joshua take place in the ancient Near East after Moses' death, in the land of Canaan and the city of Jericho.
- Joshua contains mostly narrative, with some poetry and discourse woven throughout.
- Key themes include Israel's need to trust God for entry into the promised land, God's command for Israel to pursue peace with other nations, and God's eradication of human evil and upholding of justice.
- The structure of Joshua is divided into three parts: preparation to enter the land, stories of battle, and establishment of tribal boundaries.
- Chapters 1-5 show Israel preparing to enter the promised land, including appointing Joshua as the new leader and sending spies into the land.
- Chapters 6-12 contain stories of battles with different Canaanite groups as Israel enters the land.
- The first two battles against Jericho and Ai offer contrasting portraits of God's faithfulness and Israel's failure.
- The Gibeonites, a Canaanite people group, make peace with Israel, while other Canaanite kings form coalitions to destroy Israel.
- The violence described in the battles may raise questions for followers of Jesus, but the destruction of the Canaanites is explained in the context of their morally corrupt culture and child sacrifice practices.
- Phrases like "totally destroy" and "leave no survivor" are used as hyperbole and are not meant literally in the context of God's original command.
- The author intentionally presents Joshua as a new Moses, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with Israel.
- The book of Joshua emphasizes that the battle for the promised land is ultimately God's, and Israel's obedience and trust in God's commands are crucial for their inheritance.
